Submit applications to: PURPOSE: To bring an individual from the Czech Republic’s or ’s academic, government or commercial sector to the University of for a term of non‐degree research which will enhance the applicant’s career and deal with problems confronting the Czech and Slovak Republics. Research in education, science, political science, economics and/or sociology is encouraged.

ELIGIBILITY: A resident citizen of the Czech Republic or Slovakia who will return there within three months following the completion of the scholarship to pursue his or her career. Applicants must have completed a university degree, and not be currently enrolled in a university program of study. Several years of work experience is mandatory. An excellent working knowledge of English is required as the scholar will be required to function independently in the Pittsburgh environment. PROPOSAL: Applicants should not plan to attend formal classes at the due to high tuition costs. Arranging informal class visits is the scholar’s responsibility. Proposals involving interviews, library research and personally conducted surveys should specify a research focus and outline the research methodology.

REFERENCES: Three references are required, one of them from a University of Pittsburgh faculty or staff member who is willing to advise the scholar concerning the research project while in Pittsburgh, provide a work space and internet access, as well as introductions to resources at the University of Pittsburgh.

DATES AND LENGTH OF STAY: The research will take place between late August and mid‐December (the completion of the fall term) of the calendar year in which the application is made — approximately 3 1/2 months. In order to find suitable housing, awardees are strongly advised to arrive before the last week of August when classes begin.

Nationality Rooms Program 1209 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15260‐6271 USA

Telephone: 412.624.6150 FAX: 412.624.4214 Email: Cristina Lagnese ([email protected]) IMPORTANT AmNationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs The Ruth Crawford Mitchell Czech/Slovak

Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH: The Czechoslovak Connection Pittsburgh entered Czechoslovak history in May 1918 when Tomas G. Masaryk came to the city and convened and to sign the Pittsburgh Agreement. This act led to the proclamation of Czechoslovak national independence on October 28, 1918.

The University of Pittsburgh’s connection with began in 1927 when the city’s Czechs and Slovaks formed a committee to create a Czechoslovak Nationality Classroom in its 42‐story Cathedral of Learning. This room was their gift to the University. Alice G. Masaryk, daughter of President Tomas Masaryk, was a member of the Czechoslovak Room Committee in . Aliceʹs’ with Ruth Crawford Mitchell had begun in 1919 when Mrs. Mitchell was in Prague as head of a YWCA team to conduct a social survey of Prague for the Red Cross. Together, under the patronage of President Masaryk, they created Czechoslovakia’s first school of social work.

On March 7, 1939, Foreign Minister Jan Masaryk was the speaker at the dedication of the Czechoslovak Nationality Room. His words on that occasion foreshadowed the tragic events which would soon sweep over Czechoslovakia.

Part of the legacy left by Ruth Mitchell is an annual scholarship which enables a Czech kor Slova scholar to conduct research at the University of Pittsburgh. Applications are encouraged from those who wish to examine current problems in commerce, education, science, public administration, political science, economics and sociology. Applicants from the academic, government and business sectors are eligible. Scholars are expected to spend the Fall Term (approximately 3 1/2 months) at the University of Pittsburgh, beginning in late August or early September of the current year. Applicants may contact the Program with questions.

The amount of the award is $7,000. The application deadline is March 30 of each year.

For further information, contact: Nationality Rooms Program 1209 Cathedral of Learning University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15260‐6271

Telephone: 412.624.6150; FAX: 412.624.4214 Email: [email protected] Ruth Crawford Mitchell Director Emerita—Nationality Rooms Program 1890‐1984

TO PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS:

The annual Ruth Crawford Mitchell award offers the opportunity to a mature individual already pursuing a government, a business or academic career (students are not eligible) the opportunity to conduct specific related research at the University of Pittsburgh. This study should further the applicant’s career as well as contribute to the overall body of knowledge within the field and be applicable to problems which confront the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

When applying, keep these points in mind. The scholar must include a reference from a University of Pittsburgh faculty or staff member. The University faculty member must be willing to (1) serve as a mentor and primary contact for the scholar; (2) provide a work area, temporary email account, computer access and introductions to professional resources. Begin at once to identify such a faculty member and contact him/her, so that the person has time to get to know you and your project, and can feel confident in writing a reference for you. The better you and your faculty reference know each other, the more productive your research project will be. The scholar is responsible for finding his/her own housing. Email addresses for housing sources are included in the application. There are no residence buildings for international scholars. It is usually easier to find a less expensive room for one person than to locate a short‐term furnished apartment for a married couple. If the scholar chooses to bring a spouse, remember that the award is funding for the scholar only. Proof of additional financial resources may be requested by the University’s Office of International Services in order to obtain a visa application for the spouse.

The University of Pittsburgh requires the scholar to obtain a U.S. Social Security number. Plan to do this ten days after your arrival. All University paperwork requires your Social Security number. It can take 10‐30 days to receive your card. Library resources and access to the data base require a University identification card which cannot be issued without a Social Security number. The scholar must attend an Office of International Services Orientation Session as soon as possible upon arrival. The sessions are conducted every Friday in the OIS Conference Room, 700 . Advance registration is required. Registration can be completed on‐line at: www.ois.pitt.edu/about‐us/events/

School of Business 372 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15260 412.648.1565

School of Medicine M240 Scaife Hall University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15261 412.648.9000

School of Education 5616 Wesley W. Posvar Hall University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, AP 15260 412.648.1773

Health & Rehabilitation Sciences 4020 Forbes and Atwood University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15260 412.383.6565 School of Engineering 253 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15260 412.624.9800

Environmental Science 100 Technology Drive ThermoFisher Building Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412.624.8300

School of Information Sciences 506 IS Building University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15260 412.624.5230

School of Social Work 2112 Cathedral of Learning University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15260 412.624.6850

School of Law 202 Law Building University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15260 412.648.1400

Public and International Affairs 3407 Wesley W. Posvar Hall University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15260 412.648.7600

Public Health 624A Public Health Building University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15260 412.624.3001

Faculty of Arts and Sciences 917 Cathedral of Learning University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15260 412.624.6090

To assist the applicant in obtaining a University of Pittsburgh reference, below are some University department addresses and phone numbers. To access the University’s home page at http://www.pitt.edu. WEBSITES FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, HOUSING, AND THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH

University of Pittsburgh www.pitt.edu University Office of International Services www.ois.pitt.edu University Housing and Property Management www.pitt.edu/~property Other housing/apartment sites www.apartments.com

To learn more about the City of Pittsburgh www.pittsburgh.com Activities sponsored by the City of Pittsburgh www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks Cultural activities in the City of Pittsburgh www.pgharts.org Global Pittsburgh www.globalpittsburgh.org Email: [email protected] Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs at the University of Pittsburgh

RUTH CRAWFORD MITCHELL CZECH/SLOVAK SCHOLARSHIP Application for funding to study at the University of Pittsburgh in the Fall Term 2013 Completed applications must be received by March 30, 2013 Date of the application

(Please type or print clearly in black ink.)

Name (family) (first) (middle) (maiden)

Address Telephone FAX Email Other addresses where you can be located:

Date of Birth Female Male Marital Status # of children and their ages

Place of Birth

Education (institutions Dates (month & Degrees received or Field of Study attended above secondary year)From To expected school) List most recent first.

Fellowships, honors, extra‐curricular activities, publications (please attach a copy of your CV):

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OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE OVER THE LAST TEN YEARS (List most recent first).

FROM TO

Name/Address of Employer Dates employed Position held EXPERIENCE OUTSIDE YOUR COUNTRY (Name each country, period of stay, purpose, e.g., study, travel, armed forces, government, etc. It is essential that the applicant specify exact periods of time spent away from his/her own country.) LIST MOST RECENT FIRST. FROM TO

COUNTRY Dates (month/year) Purpose

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY (List the language(s) you speak, especially those related to your study.)

Language Excellent Fair Poor Excellent Fair Poor

Speaking Reading

Ruth Crawford Mitchell Scholarship Application Page Three

THREE LETTERS, ONE FROM A UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH FACULTY OR STAFF MEMBER, ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION. LIST BELOW THE NAMES OF THOSE WHO WILL WRITE YOUR LETTERS OF REFERENCE. NAME TITLE ADDRESS PHONE

1

2

3

In one or two sentences, what is the area and purpose of the study you wish to undertake at the University of Pittsburgh. You will be asked to describe the project more fully on page 5. To what extent have you completed preparatory work on this subject? How do you plan to apply the results gained from this study?

What resources do you plan to draw on at the University of Pittsburgh which are not available to you now?

List publications you have written which are relevant to your proposed study. (Use a separate sheet of paper, if necessary)

DATE TITLE PUBLISHER

What are the proposed dates of your stay at the University of Pittsburgh?

Arrive in Pittsburgh

Leave Pittsburgh

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION

What is your estimate of the entire cost of your proposed study?*

Air Fare $ Ground Transportation $

Room and Board $

Health Insurance $

Miscellaneous $

TOTAL $

How much of this amount is presently at your disposal? $

Have you applied for or been awarded other funds for this purpose?

APPLIED FOR AWARDED Source of funds Amount Source of funds Amount

NOTE: No additional transportation, maintenance, or insurance funds are provided for dependents. The scholarship does not include allowances for dependents whether or not they accompany the grantee. Maintenance expenses for dependents are the responsibility of the grantee. Please note that government restrictions make employment opportunities for dependents rare. Should an award for an alternate, in the amount of $6,000, become available, do you wish to be considered for it?

____Yes _____No

*Estimated maintenance is $900 per month (rent $550; food $225); miscellaneous items such as laundry, personal articles, local transportation are additional. Health insurance costs can vary, based on age, between $50 and $100 for the four‐month period.

Ruth Crawford Mitchell Scholarship Application Page Five

TWO ESSAYS ARE REQUIRED. PLEASE ATTACH YOUR PRINT‐OUT BEHIND THIS SHEET. BE SURE THAT THE ESSAYS ARE TITLED “ESSAY 1” AND “ESSAY 2.” ESSAY 1 Statement of Purpose for Studying at the University of Pittsburgh as the Ruth Crawford Mitchell Scholar

State concisely:

Current duties in your present employment position Your reasons for wanting to study at the University of Pittsburgh The topic of your research project The research methodology you intend to use Specific faculty, corporate or government officials with whom you would like to work The form the results of your research will take (e.g., journal publication, book, application to governmental or private sector problem What you expect to accomplish in this project which will relate to your overall career goals ESSAY 2 Personal Statement Prepare a narrative describing yourself as an individual. It should deal with your personal history, family background, influences on your intellectual development, the educational and cultural opportunities (or lack of them) to which you have been exposed, and the ways in which these experiences have affected you. Also include your special interests and abilities, career plans, and life goals.

Please limit this essay to 500 words in English. Ruth Crawford Mitchell Scholarship Application Page Six

AWARDEE OBLIGATIONS

THIS STATEMENT IS TO BE SIGNED BY ALL APPLICANTS FOR THE RUTH CRAWFORD MITCHELL CZECH/SLOVAK SCHOLARSHIP, THEREBY AGREEING TO:

1. Make a presentation/lecture to the Czechoslovak Room Committee within one month of arrival in Pittsburgh.

2. Remain at the University of Pittsburgh for the entire Fall Term (approximately 3 1/2 months).

3. Submit a written report on professional accomplishments during your stay to the Director of the Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs before leaving the University of Pittsburgh.

4. Return the full amount of the scholarship if, for any reason, the trip cannot be completed.

5. Return home within three months of completion of study at the University of Pittsburgh.

READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING: I have read and fully understand the above obligations. I agree to be legally bound by them. I shall fulfill all of the commitments if I receive the Ruth Crawford Mitchell Scholarship. Should I, for any reason, be unable to carry out any of these commitments, I shall contact the Nationality Rooms Program office to discuss the resolution of the problem. I understand that if, for any reason, I am unable to make the trip to the University of Pittsburgh, I shall immediately notify the Director of the Nationality Rooms Program, 1209 Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260. The telephone number is 412.624.6150; FAX 412.624.4214. I understand that by clicking on this agreement, I am signing a legal document. I acknowledge that I am the person whose name is listed below on the date listed below. Signature (written) Date

Name (printed or typed)

Applications must be received by March 30 to be considered for the fall term. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Nationality Rooms Program 1209 Cathedral of Learning University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15260‐6271 Telephone: 412.624.6150 FAX: 412.624.4214 Email: [email protected]